Why VAR disallowed Lautaro Martinez’s goal for Argentina – video

Lautaro Martinez thought he had doubled Argentina’s lead against Saudia Arabia, but the Inter striker was inches offside.

Lautaro started in the Seleccion’s attack in their World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia.

Leo Messi gave Argentina the lead in the first half, converting a spot kick earned by Juventus midfielder Leandro Paredes and awarded after a quick VAR check.

VAR took the centre stage later on when Martinez found the net with a lovely chip finish. However, El Toro was ruled offside after a silent check as his shoulder was slightly beyond the last Saudi Arabia defender.